A collection of books, pamphlets, publications, photographs, and other items relating to the Dennehy's reception of the Order of British Columbia, newspaper articles, events , finances, and letters demonstrating the Dennehy family's involvement and initiatives to bring funds, resources, and awareness to mental health in Canada through The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation.

Two books documenting Kerry and Ginny Dennehy's experiences dealing with their son's (Kelty Patrick Dennehy) suicide after years of depression and their daughter's death in Thailand, their resolve to start the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation to educate and provide mental health resources for young people, and their cross-Canada cycle to raise awareness and money for the cause.

Accession number WA_2015_023_01

A book by Ginny Dennehy relaying the experiences as she dealt with the suicide of her son Kelty, and death of her daughter Riley eight years later as a result of a heart attack.

The summary on the back cover reads: "Ginny Dennehy's world turned upside down when her son, Kelty, in the grip of depression, committed suicide at the age of seventeen. Just eight years later, her daughter, Riley, died of a heart attack in Thailand. Candid and deeply moving, Ginny's story conveys the message that even in the wake of unspeakable tragedy, there is hope."

Biographical Sketch on back cover: "Ginny Dennehy is devoted to maintaining her children's legacy through the Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation, which works to prevent depression-related suicide in young people, while supporting projects such as the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre. She lives with her husband, Kerry, in Whistler, British Columbia."

Handwritten dedication on title page recto reads: "To our community of Whistler, may there always be hope, no matter what happens." Signed by Ginny Dennehy.

Accession number: WA_2015_023_08
University of the Fraser Valley 2015 convocation program which features a two-page spread (pages 54-55) on Ginny Dennehy for her receipt of an honorary Doctor of Laws.

A newsletter for The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation published October 2006. The newsletter contains short articles about the Drive Fore Life Golf Tournament '06, Understanding Mental Health, employee Dianne Diamond, new sponsors and prominent supporters, the Dennehy Family, and youth worker Greg McDonnell. Found in scrapbook.

A newsletter for The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation published on September 2007. The newsletter contains articles about the Drive Fore Life '07, Dance Fore Life '07, "When Falcons Fly: The Story of the World's First Olympic Gold Hockey Team, Awareness Around the Globe, Depression ... Living and Winning, The Kelty Resource Centre, making stock donations, Watching Out for the Kids at Whistler Secondary and Noah - A Young Man With a Big Heart. Found in scrapbook.

Newspaper articles documenting the Dennehy's presence in the media in relation to their advocacy for mental health through The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation.

Newspaper article in Pique Newsmagazine announcing the Kelty and Riley Dennehy Scholarship Fund made possible by Kerry and Ginny Dennehy's $100,000 donation.

Newspaper article in Pique Newsmagazine announcing the $1,000 Riley Dennehy Breathe Fore Life Yoga Teacher Training Scholarship Program funded by Ginny and Kerry Dennehy.

Accession number: WA_2015_023_25
A letter penned by the Dennehys published in Pique Newsmagazine. The letter reflects on the family's experience in coping with the grief of their son's death and ends with the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi.